{"product_id":"batman-442-1989-nm","title":"Batman # 442 Cover A First Printing 1989 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman # 442\u003c\/strong\u003e, published in December 1989, is a pivotal issue in DC Comics history as it features \u003cstrong\u003ethe first full appearance of Tim Drake as the third Robin\u003c\/strong\u003e. This issue is the finale of the \"A Lonely Place of Dying\" crossover event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary: \"A Lonely Place of Dying\" Part 5 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story concludes the arc dealing with Batman's grief and reckless behavior following the murder of Jason Todd (the second Robin). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTim Drake Saves the Day: Having deduced Batman and Nightwing's identities, young Tim Drake tracks them down while they are held captive by Two-Face. Donning Dick Grayson's original Robin costume, Tim helps Alfred coordinate the rescue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Argument: Batman attempts to push Tim away, fearing the loss of another partner. Tim counters with a powerful argument: Batman is a powerful symbol, but the symbol of Robin is essential to keep Batman a humane, sane individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDetective Work: Tim demonstrates his value through intellect rather than fighting, using his detective skills and a tracking device to lead Batman and Nightwing to Two-Face's hideout for the final confrontation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA New Robin: Bruce Wayne is convinced by Tim's intelligence and integrity, ultimately agreeing to train him as the new Boy Wonder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Joker's Role: It's revealed that the Joker was the unseen manipulator of Two-Face throughout the storyline, orchestrating events from his hospital bed to continue his psychological war on Batman. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Marv Wolfman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePenciler: Jim Aparo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInker: Mike DeCarlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: Adrienne Roy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLetterer: John Costanza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCover Art: George Pérez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602466521188,"sku":"BE17","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_28_15_52_50_678.jpg?v=1766958861","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-442-1989-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}